Amyl & the Sniffers @ The Tivoli, 01 Feb, 2025
It all begins with an idea.
Sweat, Chaps, and Flying Bodies
There’s no such thing as easing into an Amyl and the Sniffers gig—you're either in it, or you’re getting flattened by it. When the Melbourne punk outfit stormed The Tivoli on February 1st, it was full-throttle from the moment Amy Taylor hit the stage in zebra-print assless chaps and, of course, her matching zebra-print tiny bikini. Kicking off with "Doing Me Head In" from their 2024 album Cartoon Darkness, the band wasted no time launching the crowd into an absolute frenzy.
Support act Bob Vylan had already set the bar high—literally—by throwing himself into the pit, crowd surfing like he was just another punter. And, speaking of punters, they showed up in force, young and old, ready to brave the sweaty, swirling chaos that became The Tivoli floor.
For those of us who chose to experience the madness from a safer vantage point (aka the side stairs, five pints deep), it was nothing short of a masterclass in live performance. Amyl and the Sniffers don’t just play music—they detonate it. If you left without a bruise, were you even there?
Words and photos by Kelsey Nagel.
Hozier @ Riverstage, 18 Nov, 2024
It all begins with an idea.
Hozier took Riverstage by storm (thankfully, not literally) on Monday the 18th, delivering a performance that, though lacked rain, had fans drenched in their own tears.
The highly anticipated show saw some punters lining up as early as 9am to claim the coveted barricade spots—and Forest Daddy did not disappoint. His soulful presence, paired with the insane energy of his entire band, created an unforgettable atmosphere.
Opening with 'De Selby (Part 1)' and 'Part 2,' including verses sung beautifully in Gaelic, he set the tone for an evening of pure magic!
Words and photos by Kelsey Nagel.
